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“Reviving a Vision: The Cardiff Bay Opera House Reimagined” The shelving of Zaha Hadid’s Cardiff Bay Opera House in the 1990s remains a regrettable moment in British architectural history. Her bold, fluid design could have transformed Cardiff into a global cultural destination. Reviving this project today would not only honour Hadid’s legacy but also establish a permanent home for the Welsh National Opera and celebrate the British baritone—one of the UK’s greatest contributions to classical music. An architect like Frank Gehry, renowned for venues like the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and the Pierre Boulez Saal in Berlin, could bring this vision to life. Gehry’s mastery of acoustics and his ability to create spaces that transcend function make him an ideal candidate. His proposed concert hall in Wimbledon highlights Britain’s openness to foreign architectural interventions—but Cardiff Bay, with its rich cultural context and unfinished narrative, offers a more impactful site. Here, Gehry could create a design that harmonises with Hadid’s unrealized vision while establishing its own identity. Resurrecting the Cardiff Bay Opera House would finally fulfill the area’s original master plan: a vibrant cultural district anchored by a world-class venue. It’s a chance to correct a historical oversight, elevate Welsh arts on the global stage, and inspire future generations. #Architecture #CulturalLandmarks #ZahaHadid #FrankGehry #Wales #CardiffBay #OperaHouse

Two successful local businesses have recently secured new premises on a popular East Riding industrial estate after they were repurposed and brought to market by Hull-based Rix Group. Hull-based Opera Beds, a specialist in providing adjustable beds and mattresses across care, hospitality and consumer sectors, and ELA Container, which manufactures container-based rooms and buildings, have taken space within a 90,000 sq ft unit at Staddlethorpe Broad Lane, Gilberdyke. Read more: https://buff.ly/4fwgIkg #commercialproperty #commercialpropertymanagement #commercialpropertyhull #commercialpropertyyork #realestate #commercialrealestate

3 global projects executed using BIM - Part I 1. The Sydney Opera House (Australia) The Sydney Opera House, an iconic symbol of Australia, was significantly upgraded using BIM. Despite being completed in 1973, the opera house's renovation and maintenance presented unique challenges due to its intricate geometry and historical significance. BIM was critical to developing an accurate digital model of the structure. This model enabled the project team to meticulously plan renovations, resulting in minimal disruption to the building's operations while maintaining its architectural integrity. BIM enabled more precise planning for structural repairs, electrical upgrades, and HVAC system installations. The digital model also helped with ongoing maintenance by providing a comprehensive reference for future work, thereby extending the life of this architectural masterpiece. #BIMProject #Buildinginformationmodeling #SydneyOperaHouse #Skillbindeducation

We're excited to announce All In has launched its pilot programme in Leeds! Leeds Heritage Theatres, Leeds Museums & Galleries, Leeds Playhouse , and Opera North are the first organisations to test the new access scheme for creativity and culture in the UK and Ireland. The four organisations represent a diverse range of artforms across theatre, museums, heritage, opera and art allowing the scheme to be tested across a range of different venues and creative outputs. The pilot will run for eight months through to summer 2025, laying the groundwork for expansion across West Yorkshire before a national roll out in the second half of 2025. We look forward to working together in the coming months! Find out more at allin.online #WeAreAllIn

This is so exciting! All In is a new arts access scheme for D/deaf, disabled, and neurodiverse people in the UK and Ireland. 4 Pilot venues are announced. Creative and cultural experiences should be accessible to all. By removing barriers, organisations can welcome more people with access requirements through their doors. Together, we will work towards a culture sector which says, ‘everyone’s welcome’. #WeAreAllIn

Everyone would agree creative and cultural events should be accessible and available for all of us. But they’re not. In #Leeds, arts organisations are testing and piloting ways to make culture accessible for everyone. Before a national rollout. Great work from the All In team. West Yorkshire is a natural testing ground for this work; there’s expertise, knowledge and experience ready for development. #WeAreAllIn

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In a groundbreaking moment for Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape, the kingdom’s first-ever grand opera, “Zarqa Al-Yamama,” premiered in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in the country’s artistic journey. Against the backdrop of sweeping societal changes and a burgeoning appetite for artistic expression, this landmark production signals a new era of creativity and innovation, with far-reaching implications for Saudi society and the global theater scene. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gvrQEfrh

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